THE 2 BIGGEST IT MISTAKES SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS MAKE
MISTAKE NO. 1: POOR SECURITY PROCESSES Technology has evolved, and hackers and scammers have grown right alongside it. You cannot rely on old security practices without increasing your risk of attack. Start with software. Update and monitor your protection software and procedures so you aren’t at the whim of old technology. Then, ensure your business is protected with the right password program. Changing passwords occasionally is important — make it easy for employees to remember, but not so easy that a hacker can find it with a simple Google search or guess. Furthermore, mobile devices have increasingly become more concerning for small-business owners looking to protect client information. Some employees can store passwords on their phone, while others may answer emails on the go. These added entry points make your business more THAI MINCED PORK SALAD Inspired by EatingThaiFood.com
vulnerable to attacks. A mobile device policy can protect against this.
MISTAKE NO. 2: OLD DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS
Relying on a paper filing system leaves your company susceptible to data loss from fires, floods, and human error. You cannot guarantee these items are backed up or properly secured so only those who need to view the documents can do so. And what would happen if that data was in the wrong hands and lost for good? Digital filing systems allow you to encrypt your documents and back up the data to avoid a disaster or hacker from wiping out your information. This is especially important for health care businesses or law firms that handle sensitive data. Our team at MicroTech Systems is ready to help your business avoid these two critical mistakes. Read our blogs online to learn more at MicroTechBoise.com/blog.
As IT professionals, we see many technology mistakes on a regular basis — some that can cost small businesses big money. A 2019 CNBC article found that 43% of online attacks target small businesses, but only 14% of small businesses are prepared to defend their company and prevent an attack that shutters the business. Partnering with an experienced MSP provider like MicroTech Systems is a beneficial first step toward IT success, but if you’re making any of the following IT mistakes, you may be putting your company at risk.
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Ingredients
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5 tbsp uncooked Thai sticky rice
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Juice of 1–2 limes, to taste 4 small shallots, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced Cilantro leaves, to taste
1 lb ground pork
1/2 tbsp chili flakes
1/8 tsp sugar
1/2 tbsp fish sauce
Mint leaves, to taste
Directions
1. First, make toasted rice powder: In a frying pan over low heat, dry-roast the rice, stirring continuously until it turns golden brown and smells fragrant, about 15 minutes. 2. Let toasted rice cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle, blender, or food processor. Set aside. 3. In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, fry pork, breaking it into small pieces as you go, until fully cooked. 4. Remove from heat and add 1 heaping tbsp of toasted rice powder along with all other ingredients. Stir to combine. 5. Taste and adjust, adding more lime juice and herbs to suit your palate. Serve with rice.
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